Maras Katie L, Bowler Dermot M
Autism Research Group, Department of Psychology, City University London, Social Sciences Building, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK,
J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Nov;44(11):2682-97. doi: 10.1007/s10803-012-1502-3.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated to affect around 1% of the population, and is characterised by impairments in social interaction, communication, and behavioural flexibility. A number of risk factors indicate that individuals with ASD may become victims or witnesses of crimes. In addition to their social and communication deficits, people with ASD also have very specific memory problems, which impacts on their abilities to recall eyewitnessed events. We begin this review with an overview of the memory difficulties that are experienced by individuals with ASD, before discussing the studies that have specifically examined eyewitness testimony in this group and the implications for investigative practice. Finally, we outline related areas that would be particularly fruitful for future research to explore.
据估计，自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）影响着约1%的人口，其特征是社交互动、沟通和行为灵活性方面存在障碍。一些风险因素表明，患有ASD的个体可能成为犯罪的受害者或目击者。除了社交和沟通缺陷外，患有ASD的人还存在非常特殊的记忆问题，这影响了他们回忆目击事件的能力。在讨论专门研究该群体目击证人证词的研究及其对调查实践的影响之前，我们先概述一下患有ASD的个体所经历的记忆困难。最后，我们概述了相关领域，未来研究在这些领域进行探索将特别富有成果。
